DEN 103 MIDTERM STUDY GUIDE
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS. A+ GRADE 2025/2026.
A check of vital signs includes the taking and recording of _____. - ANS respiratory rate
The process of physical and chemical change that takes place in the production of the body's
heat is called _____. - ANS metabolism
What is the average range of the body's oral resting temperature? - ANS 97.6° F to 99° F
A tympanic thermometer _____. - ANS uses an infrared signal to provide an accurate reading
within 2 seconds
The most common site for taking a patient's pulse in the dental office is the _____. -
ANS radial artery
When taking a patient's pulse, place your _____ on the patient's wrist between the radius and
the tendon. - ANS index and third fingers
The normal pulse rate of a resting adult is _____. - ANS 60 to 100 beats per minute
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, When a patient's pulse is being taken, his or her arm should be _____. - ANS well supported
and extended at the same level as the heart or lower than the heart
The respiration characteristics that are noted in the patient record include the rate and _____. -
ANS rhythm, and rise and fall
The normal respiration rate for a relaxed adult is _____. - ANS 10 to 20 breaths per minute
The amount of force the heart must exert to pump blood throughout the body is known as the
_____. - ANS blood pressure
Blood pressure is recorded with _____. - ANS systolic pressure being the point at which a
sharp tapping sound is heard
The equipment necessary for taking a blood pressure includes: - ANS stethoscope and
sphygmomanometer
How many phases of Korotkoff sounds are heard when taking the blood pressure? - ANS five
Normal blood pressure for adults is _____. - ANS 120 over 80
When an assistant is asked to work with a medically and physically compromised patient and
family in developing and implementing a preventive program, _____. - ANS it should be
tailored to the needs of the patient
The fastest growing segment of the U.S. population is _____. - ANS children between 1 and
10 years of age
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EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS. A+ GRADE 2025/2026.
A check of vital signs includes the taking and recording of _____. - ANS respiratory rate
The process of physical and chemical change that takes place in the production of the body's
heat is called _____. - ANS metabolism
What is the average range of the body's oral resting temperature? - ANS 97.6° F to 99° F
A tympanic thermometer _____. - ANS uses an infrared signal to provide an accurate reading
within 2 seconds
The most common site for taking a patient's pulse in the dental office is the _____. -
ANS radial artery
When taking a patient's pulse, place your _____ on the patient's wrist between the radius and
the tendon. - ANS index and third fingers
The normal pulse rate of a resting adult is _____. - ANS 60 to 100 beats per minute
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, When a patient's pulse is being taken, his or her arm should be _____. - ANS well supported
and extended at the same level as the heart or lower than the heart
The respiration characteristics that are noted in the patient record include the rate and _____. -
ANS rhythm, and rise and fall
The normal respiration rate for a relaxed adult is _____. - ANS 10 to 20 breaths per minute
The amount of force the heart must exert to pump blood throughout the body is known as the
_____. - ANS blood pressure
Blood pressure is recorded with _____. - ANS systolic pressure being the point at which a
sharp tapping sound is heard
The equipment necessary for taking a blood pressure includes: - ANS stethoscope and
sphygmomanometer
How many phases of Korotkoff sounds are heard when taking the blood pressure? - ANS five
Normal blood pressure for adults is _____. - ANS 120 over 80
When an assistant is asked to work with a medically and physically compromised patient and
family in developing and implementing a preventive program, _____. - ANS it should be
tailored to the needs of the patient
The fastest growing segment of the U.S. population is _____. - ANS children between 1 and
10 years of age
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